Dreyfus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dreyfus Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $608,035. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$608,035
- Assets$37.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $449,806 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $449,806 | 22 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 14 | $37.0 million |
How to apply
Dreyfus Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dreyfus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $608,035 |
| Virginia | 2 | $468,355 |
| New York | 6 | $254,474 |
| California | 1 | $100,736 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $41,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | To help support the mission of the organization | $608,035 |
| Sentara Foundation | To help support the mission of the organization | $257,309 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | To help support the missions of the organization | $211,046 |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine | To help support the mission of the organization | $158,766 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | To help support the mission of the organization | $100,736 |
| Millbrook School | To help support the mission of the organization | $65,858 |
| American Friends of Yeshivas Chachmei Tsorfat Inc | To help support the mission of the organization | $35,000 |
| Bais Medrash L'morim | To help support the mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Mosdos Montreal Inc | To help support the mission of the organization | $6,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | To help support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Emanuel | To help support the mission of the organization | $3,600 |
| Society for Higher Rabbinical Studies | To help support the mission of the organization | $2,250 |
| Torah Day School of Atlanta | To help support the mission of the organization | $1,500 |
| Yeshivath Vizinitz Dkhal Torath Chaim Inc | To help support the mission of the organization | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred Dreyfus
- Mark Dreyfus
- Claudia Dreyfus
Questions people ask
Does Dreyfus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dreyfus Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Dreyfus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alfred Dreyfus (Director,president), Mark Dreyfus (Director,treasurer,secretary) and Claudia Dreyfus (Director).
What does Dreyfus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.